Gears of War 3

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  1. JamMasterJayFan
    Feb 11, 2014
    9
    This is my favorite game on the Xbox 360. It may even be the best game I've ever played. The Gears of War franchise has always been near and dear to my heart, providing smooth and intense 3rd-person game play that is tactical as well as brutal and frenetic. I must have dumped 300+ hours into this game over the years. The campaign is one of the best I've ever experienced, offering a lengthyThis is my favorite game on the Xbox 360. It may even be the best game I've ever played. The Gears of War franchise has always been near and dear to my heart, providing smooth and intense 3rd-person game play that is tactical as well as brutal and frenetic. I must have dumped 300+ hours into this game over the years. The campaign is one of the best I've ever experienced, offering a lengthy (around 10 hours) and cinematic experience that impressed me on all fronts. Act 3 is one of the best gaming experiences of all time and warrants a purchase itself. The multiplayer is superb and refined, and the horde mode is better than ever. This game screams replay value. I got it the day it came out and I still play it today, 3 years later. This is truly one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  2. flametail23
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    A great way to end the Gears Of War trilogy. Great amounts of gore and fun in this game. Play it, it's pretty cheap now.

    Verdict:
    An awesome game that ends the GOW trilogy very well.
    9/10
  3. MrBlackSuit
    Jul 2, 2014
    9
    This is my first game of GoW series. This game is absolutely enjoyable and very good. Especially i laughed a lot for Cole. About story, its not boring and you want to play all day. And the ending i suprised very much. If you got a Xbox 360, you have to play this game. If you don't you will be miss a lot of things.
  4. CineAutoctono
    Dec 25, 2015
    9
    Never i have not played Gears of War , but before another consequence , the third installment was impressive, everyone 's joy , and this was the best game I've played.
  5. Magma17
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Entre o melhor TPS da História ou destruir uma das maiores franquias do Xbox.
    É difícil manter uma franquia por tanto tempo sem ter desgaste ou que perca Fans,esse era o maior medo sobre Gears of war 3,Conseguiriam trazer novidades suficientes para a Saga,ou seria apenas mais do mesmo,só um final definitivo para Gears?
    Campanha:O auge da guerra,as forças COG e Horda locust estão usando    Entre o melhor TPS da História ou destruir uma das maiores franquias do Xbox.
    É difícil manter uma franquia por tanto tempo sem ter desgaste ou que perca Fans,esse era o maior medo sobre Gears of war 3,Conseguiriam trazer novidades suficientes para a Saga,ou seria apenas mais do mesmo,só um final definitivo para Gears?
    Campanha:O auge da guerra,as forças COG e Horda locust estão usando todas as suas forças,o clima de batalha final é incrível,e você sente o desespero da humanidade.
    Os gráficos passaram por uma evolução nítida,Detalhes dos personagens,iluminação,partículas,mas nada se comparado a oque tivemos de Gears 1 para Gears 2,mas não tira o mérito da Epic Games,já que se tratava do mesmo Hardware.
    Agora o jogo pode ser jogado Co-op por 4 jogadores a campanha inteira,até mesmo nos momentos de veículos sobre trilhos,submarinos,Carros com torretas,a variedade é o destaque do jogo,embora não seja comparado a quão grandioso é pilotar um River ou andar de Brumak em Gears 2.
    Agora a campanha possuí também o "Modo Arcade" onde você pode colocar mutações ao gameplay:Sangue de flores,Munição infinita,Reações de "Plateia" durante o tiroteio,é divertido,porém dispensável.
    Uma variação do modo Horda foi adicionado,Se chama Modo Besta,nesse modo 5 jogadores escolhem entre 15 monstros da Horda para atacar os COG,você consegue "Dinheiro" conforme mata e destrói fortificações,que lhe da acesso a monstros mais fortes,é um ótimo modo,porém muito curto,e quando você consegue os locusts mais poderosos a partida acaba.
    E claro o modo Horda,que esta maior do que nunca,agora além das 50 ondas da Horda,temos fortificações para construir,também baseado no "Dinheiro",quanto mais você mata,mais você consegue construir,as fortificações são:
    Barreiras:Deixam seus inimigos lentos e causam leve dano ao passarem em cima.
    Espantalhos:Que confundem a horda a ataca-los(E servem de armadilhas ao colocar explosivos neles)
    Torretas:Armas acopladas no chão com alto poder destrutivo.
    Sentinelas:Armas de tripé automáticas.
    SilverBack:Exoarmadura com duas miniguns e lança foguetes acoplados.
    MP competitivo:
    Aqui chegamos ao auge da Saga,o melhor competitivo TPS do mercado,traz tudo que tinha de melhor em cada jogo,uma ótima seleção de mapas,muitas armas novas,muita customização e personagens,aliado a melhor e mais fluida gameplay da saga.
    Novas armas:
    Retro lancer:Lancer com faca na ponta,alto poder de fogo porém muito recoil.
    One Shot:Super Sniper,como diz o nome,one shot,one kill,super pesada e difícil de usar.
    Serrada:Shotgun serrada,apenas um tiro,porém destrutiva de perto.
    Digger:Lança granada;Lança uma pequena criatura vida explosiva;Atravessa paredes.
    Incendiaria:Molotov padrão,porém com tecnologia e design avançado.
    Uma adição interessante em relação ao gameplay é a possibilidade de chutar o inimigo do outro lado da cobertura,como uma voadora,além de poder usar reféns como escudo humano.
    Duas armas não foram bem vindas para a comunidade,Retro lancer e Sawed-off(Serrada),pois para muito substituíram a principal arma do competitivo,a Gnasher...Ela ainda estava lá,porém quem usava ela se sentia em desvantagem contra um jogador com essas duas armas.

    Gears of war sem duvidas fechou a Saga em grande estilo,porém cometeu vários deslizes,mesmo que pequenos,teve peso aos fans mais aficionados,O MP não era tão balanceado quanto Gears 2,algumas armas não deveriam se quer existir.
    O modo Besta era enjoativo,assim como o modo arcade.
    A campanha foi sem dúvidas a melhor em relação a Level Design,Gráficos e Gameplay,porém não superou os momentos de impacto do jogo anterior,não estou dizendo que foram ruins,mas eu diria que foram colocados apenas para chocar,e não teve um objetivo muito claro;Os momentos de tiro em trilho não teve tanta criatividade quanto andas de brumak,ou de rivers,são ótimos momentos,mas não superam.
    O desfecho foi perfeito,com frases,ângulos de câmera,duração,tudo da forma que deveria ser,além de deixar uma pequena mais não certa brecha para uma sequência.Tomorrow;
    Gears of war 3 foi uma sequência ótima,mas faltou um pouco para ser uma evolução definitiva,mas isso não é algo ruim,já que é uma franquia estabelecida no mercado,tentar algo a mais que isso seria algo arriscado que poderia custar o Fim da franquia.
    NADA CONSEGUE TIRAR O MÉRITO DESSA SAGA.    … Expand
  6. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    There is something about the Gears of War franchise that I’m really enjoying. The games have all aged very well, there is a story here and there are characters that are likable. Gears of War kind of reminds me of PlayStations franchise Uncharted. They’re both third-person shooters, the big difference is Uncharted is much more story and character driven where Gears is much more shooterThere is something about the Gears of War franchise that I’m really enjoying. The games have all aged very well, there is a story here and there are characters that are likable. Gears of War kind of reminds me of PlayStations franchise Uncharted. They’re both third-person shooters, the big difference is Uncharted is much more story and character driven where Gears is much more shooter driven. If that makes sense.

    With that being said though, this iteration is definitely the most cinematic of the three. The first one didn’t really have any narrative, the second one had its moments that felt cinematic but the third is really where they perfected the nuance of storytelling.

    Gears of War 3 was an excellent addition to the trilogy. I would really have to sit down and figure out which one is my favorite. I’ll probably do that at some point after I’ve played Judgement and Gears of War 4. But for now, this is an excellent game that has aged very well.    … Expand
  7. eva3si0n
    Sep 28, 2019
    9
    Gears of War 3 a wonderful conclusion to the great trilogy from Epic Games. GOW3 failed to exceed the 2 part, but it closed the majority of the story holes of the 2 previous parts. On Xbox One X, the game looks amazing, seeing 4K textures in the 2011 game. Azura turned out particularly beautifully in the last chapter. And so GOW3 is not a masterpiece, but a further evolution of one of theGears of War 3 a wonderful conclusion to the great trilogy from Epic Games. GOW3 failed to exceed the 2 part, but it closed the majority of the story holes of the 2 previous parts. On Xbox One X, the game looks amazing, seeing 4K textures in the 2011 game. Azura turned out particularly beautifully in the last chapter. And so GOW3 is not a masterpiece, but a further evolution of one of the best series of games from Microsoft.… Expand
  8. BlakDak666
    Jun 20, 2017
    9
    Gears of War 3, in my opinion, is the best Gears of War game of the series. It improves once again on all fronts, making an even better campaign with some truly gut-punching moments and events that feel desperate as ever, a multiplayer that arguably was solid despite issues, a horde mode 2.0 that made the experience rewarding and great and a beast mode that twisted the concept of hordeGears of War 3, in my opinion, is the best Gears of War game of the series. It improves once again on all fronts, making an even better campaign with some truly gut-punching moments and events that feel desperate as ever, a multiplayer that arguably was solid despite issues, a horde mode 2.0 that made the experience rewarding and great and a beast mode that twisted the concept of horde mode and made being a Locust unit feel badass and awesome. Where to even begin...

    Alot of hardcore Gears fans will tell you this is the worst of the series due to the homogenizing of its multiplayer in favor of a "COD" approach with weapon skins and custom classes, but I actually quite liked it. The smooth flow of the combat made it tolerable to play against players despite not adapting a 60fps game for a smoother experience. The different weapons added variety and forced players to behave differently than previous games. It ultimately though was DOA after the first month for the community in that regard, which really is a shame but as they say "different strokes for different folks".

    The campaign still had a few issues, but with the death of Dominic Santiago and great set piece moments like "Break Neck Sprint, a four player coop that fully utilized the team that the series had in tow for years realized and new enemies and weapons, it just made the game feel far better overall. It ends on a fairly good note, although the Queen boss fight would not be a particularly good fight to end on. The death of the Queen by Marcus stabbing her with Dominic's knife was pretty dam good, and the gravitas of not just his death, but ALL the deaths by the Locust Horde was symbolized through Marcus's rough and gruff demeanor.

    The horde mode is fantastic. You earn money through killing enemies, can share it with your teammates, have challenges to earn more money and build things to prove helpful in fighting the hordes. It made going through waves easier and adding boss rounds every 10 waves was really great and felt like a mad scramble to beat them. Some maps are better than others to play it on however, as Brumaks clipping through small maps like Checkout and Escalation really makes it hard to win. Overall, a huge improvement for the mode from 2 and was my favorite mode.

    Beast mode's first time in the fray proved far more successful than Horde in Gears 2, making Locust units increase in type as you killed more and earned more money. Tearing through barricades as a Berzerker was amazing, being an Armoured Kantus was the coolest thing for me as I spike rolled people and used dual machine pistols. Having some more support units would have been preferable, but what was there was really good.

    There are a couple missteps. In terms of DLC, Microsoft never really sold me on its maps for multiplayer nor side campaigns. In Gears 2, their dlc was more or less a deleted section of gameplay that adds very little to the overall game's campaign, making it effectively overpriced. As for Gears 3's RAAM's shadow, there were good parts in it, but ultimately fail to achieve their goals because they try to overwrite the lore and story of the game's universe and assume people who play it are too dumb to see it. It's also short, but far far longer than the previous dlc. It introduces characters that don't really develop well organically and is more of a fanservice of the lowest minority who care about the Gears universe (such as Barrick who is only in the comics). It was overall mediocre, and unfortunately this mindset would turn the next Gears game into a prequel dream and ruin much of the namesake as a result.

    Gears of War 3 will always be my favorite of the series. If we graphed the franchise in order, then Gears 3 would be the peak of the franchise for me, regardless if veterans would disagree strongly. A game should always be judged by its entirety and not just its main hook. Even if someone only plays Gears for the multiplayer, I like playing games in their entirety to experience the work (or lack of) put into them by the teams who make them. In the case for 3, it served as my favorite Gears entry and one of the best third-person games of all time.    … Expand
  9. Mitya64
    Jan 14, 2018
    9
    Шикарный геймплей. Отличный графон. Не интересный сюжет. Классный новый режим орда. В целом хорошо.
  10. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Gears of War 3 is great, but not as innovative as the previous two. There are new additions and online modes, but the formula is pretty much the same. It lacks the freshness of the first and the refinements of the second. This is a lot like Uncharted 3 and other concluding chapters in that regard. Regardless, it's a fitting end to the trilogy and contains some really great moments.Gears of War 3 is great, but not as innovative as the previous two. There are new additions and online modes, but the formula is pretty much the same. It lacks the freshness of the first and the refinements of the second. This is a lot like Uncharted 3 and other concluding chapters in that regard. Regardless, it's a fitting end to the trilogy and contains some really great moments. Multiplayer is what really is improved upon, not the campaign. Overall, it's the third best Gears game ever made. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  11. zNeverSleeping
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful X Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good X Good ☐ It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm X Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids X Teens X Adults ☐ All    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful
    X Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☐ Very good
    X Good
    ☐ It‘s just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{Audio}---
    ☐ Eargasm
    X Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    X Teens
    X Adults
    ☐ All

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    X Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{Story}---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    ☐ Average
    X Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☐ It‘ll replace your life

    ---{Game Time}---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☐ Short
    X Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{Price}--- ☐ It’s free! X Worth the price X If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{Bugs}--- X Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs    … Expand
  12. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  13. WilliamHaole
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Muito bom. Jogabilidade e gráfico. No meio do jogo, fica meio chatinho, mas depois fica frenético. O final foi perfeito. Não vi nenhum bug no jogo. Excelente jogo. Estou agora jogando o Gears 5, e nunca vi um gráfico tão bonito. O único que chegou perto, foi o Forza horizon 4. GT:WilliamHaole
  14. yangfanhong
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Great Gears, great trilogy. The story is deeper and even more touching. And the camera shaking is less annoying.
  15. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Gears of War 3 was a satisfying and fun end to the original trilogy. The ending is one of m favorites in video games.
  16. admdel
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    ótima historia - bons combates e uma grande boss fight. Gears 3 é um jogaço e é obrigatório para todo proprietário de um XBox!
  17. Stuarts
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Es un gran juego, campaña buena, un multijugador decente y divertido, tiene un apreció por la comunidad muy grande, quizá tiene algunas fallas leves con la escopeta pero como es de saber Gears siempre a tenido ese problema con la escopeta, pero en si está vez quedo mejor.
    Para en fin Gears 3 es un excelente juego para divertirse
  18. saimonSG
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    muy bueno el mejor gears de todos según mi opinión muy pero muy bueno jueguen les va a divertir
  19. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 8
    ost: 10
    Characters: 10
  20. ibrahimkhan1234
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    The story the amazing gameplay the movement it is amazing but not as good a s gears of war 2
  21. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    Pros:
    (Major pro)
    - Characters are interesting. Their dialogue creates emotional bonds between characters. (Major pro) - Main storyline makes you want to know what happens next, and plot surprises are unexpected. (Major pro) - Conversations between characters are humorous while maintaining a sense of urgency in completing the objective. (Major pro) - Graphics are amazing.    Pros:
    (Major pro)
    - Characters are interesting. Their dialogue creates emotional bonds between characters.

    (Major pro)
    - Main storyline makes you want to know what happens next, and plot surprises are unexpected.

    (Major pro)
    - Conversations between characters are humorous while maintaining a sense of urgency in completing the objective.

    (Major pro)
    - Graphics are amazing. Concentration on detail can be found on objects everywhere, such as armor, environment and characters. Light and shadow effects are implemented beautifully.

    (Major pro)
    - The storyline is awesome. Especially Dom's story. (For those who played Gears of War 2)

    (Moderate pro)
    - The game presents different situations for the player to use a certain type of weapon in order to be the most effective. The game offers unique and interesting weapons.

    (Major pro)
    - Multiplayer gives immense replay value.

    Cons:
    (Moderate con)
    - Some may find the constant gunning down enemies and moving to the next area only to gun down more enemies a repetitive task, but the game tries to mix it up with different scenarios, which keeps it as fresh as possible.

    (Minor con)
    - Sometimes you may find your teamates waltzing in and blocking your way while you are shooting an enemy.

    (Minor con)
    - Teamates do not come to your aid immediately when you are down and in need of revival. (This may be intentional by the developers in order to make it not too easy.)    … Expand
  22. DoctorMojica
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Gears 3 gets an amazing ending to a great video game trilogy. The combat is as intense as you can expect, the graphics are beautiful and the story is deep enough. The only flaw is that enemies are not as tough as in gears 1 or 2 but they are a great challenge. A must-play, specially in new hardware.
  23. Mindkiller7522
    May 14, 2021
    9
    1/23/21-1/26/21 100% Story

    Excellent! The best in the series so far. We've still got Marcus Fenix n' Gang fightin' them Loctusts and Lambents to save the human (?) race. They finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and uncover some of the mysteries of the war and how it started. There are some surprisingly emotional moments in the story that hit me harder than I    1/23/21-1/26/21 100% Story

    Excellent! The best in the series so far.

    We've still got Marcus Fenix n' Gang fightin' them Loctusts and Lambents to save the human (?) race. They finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and uncover some of the mysteries of the war and how it started. There are some surprisingly emotional moments in the story that hit me harder than I expected.

    The shooting is still Gears brand of cover shooting that so many games have tried to copy, but the further in that I get in the series the more comfortable it gets. New weapons and the ever present active reload makes you feel pretty skilled in each encounter. Also, Silverbacks are a really cool addition to the universe!

    The thing that keeps me coming back to these games isn't really the shooting so much as the clever and unique ideas that they come up with to build the world. From Brumacs to Locust Boats and Airships, it's really neat to see what the developers are going to think of next.    … Expand
  24. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    Gears of War 3 was a great way to end a trilogy. I can still feel his death, and I refuse to say his name because he will live FOREVER! lol
  25. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    Gears of war 3 is the best in the series..great story great ending
    one of my fav games
  26. ELITESKULL
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Enjoyed most of the game nice levels not too long or too short good details
  27. Major_PC_92
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Cet opus constitue l'apologie de la trilogie, avec un dénouement à l'affrontement avec les locustes. des affrontement toujours pus variés qui offre de nombreuses possibilités.
  28. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!gow3
  29. ArkonBlade
    Sep 22, 2011
    8
    i wasnt to sure what to expect from gears 3 . i loved the first didnt like the second so wasnt sure if epic was gona deliver . they did in some ways and failed in others . i'll start off where they messed up . first off the story mode wasnt very good even now with 4 player co op which is great is brought down by its lack of any real story telling. gears of war 1 and 2 raised soooo manyi wasnt to sure what to expect from gears 3 . i loved the first didnt like the second so wasnt sure if epic was gona deliver . they did in some ways and failed in others . i'll start off where they messed up . first off the story mode wasnt very good even now with 4 player co op which is great is brought down by its lack of any real story telling. gears of war 1 and 2 raised soooo many questions that i was hoping this game was gona answer. unfortunitly it didnt answer really any of them . the game has you pushing one fight to another to get to marcuses father with little to any thing new being told in the story or much of any thing answered. theres a few good boss fights like the glowing berzerker and the final boss fight was pretty well done . the ending left alot to be desired. again though much like the firs,t gears 3 is just littered with bugs and glitches which to me is unaceptable seeing as this game was done months ago . you will have problems with the ammo crates not refilling your ammo or certain guns , doors and ladders to climb wont let you use them to progress through the level so you will have to reload from last chack point., ive gotten stuck on walls , game frooze a few times and having none of the controls work after a cut sceane. i have no desire to ever play the story mode ever again . now for the good and for alot prolly the most important. the online mode is back to being fun again like gears 1 was. the shot gun works like its suppose to , the game plays on dedicated servers so true skill can shine through over host advantage . the new maps are all very well done . im pretty sure i played all the maps as ive spent about 10+ hours in multiplayer and cant say i really hated any of them . though i wish they added more of the classic maps . only one they have is a redone gridlock which is nice but would have liked mansion and war machine and some others as well ... maybe in some future DLC. the online is just smooth and alot of fun i feel like i did over 5 years ago playing gears 1 with my old friends again just having a blast. if a great online game is all you wanted then gears is for you . if you wanted and where hoping for the total package well you will be disappointed abit . over all though gears 3 is worth buying as it will keep you busy with the online for many months im sure.… Expand
  30. AlphaThreat
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    The pinnacle of the series.

    Campaign: AMazing story as always from this game.
    Multiplayer: At first it felt just like any other GOW game, but as I played I noticed and felt the differences. Team Deathmatch is amazing.
    Horde 2.0 = Holy Horde BATMAN! A lot of fun to play with friends.

    OVERALL, A winner for the XBOX to own this series.
  31. JonnyBigBoss
    Oct 12, 2014
    8
    This is one of those rare games that strikes a balance of good single-player and multiplayer components. I found myself a bit uninterested from time to time, but the Gears formula that has earned it countless awards and tens of millions of units sold is here and better than ever.
  32. casshern09
    Sep 20, 2011
    8
    When I first started playing this, I was going to give it a 7 due to the first third of the campaign being quite dull. But it really picks up after that. Some very nice 'holy **** moments in it and even a very emotional bit too. Haven't played the mp yet but the sp is very solid after the first third. If you like Gears, you will like this. The best one of the three. Much prettier moreWhen I first started playing this, I was going to give it a 7 due to the first third of the campaign being quite dull. But it really picks up after that. Some very nice 'holy **** moments in it and even a very emotional bit too. Haven't played the mp yet but the sp is very solid after the first third. If you like Gears, you will like this. The best one of the three. Much prettier more refined gameplay.… Expand
  33. bioadam
    May 8, 2012
    8
    Full disclosure, I have not fired up multiplayer. There is no way mutliplayer in Gears 3 can be worse than Gears 2. Gears 3 has a few inventive set pieces and a handful of intense firefights, but Gears 2 really outshines all that Gears 3 offers. Remember fighting your way through a giant worm, fighting off a killer fish, riding a Brumack, drilling into Sera to fight the Grubs on their homeFull disclosure, I have not fired up multiplayer. There is no way mutliplayer in Gears 3 can be worse than Gears 2. Gears 3 has a few inventive set pieces and a handful of intense firefights, but Gears 2 really outshines all that Gears 3 offers. Remember fighting your way through a giant worm, fighting off a killer fish, riding a Brumack, drilling into Sera to fight the Grubs on their home turf, the Sire's, and Cole Train's speech over the PA system? That was all in Gears of War 2. It was great. Gears of War 3 gives us less of the same. Riding an inflated beast thing was interesting, but the beast catapults were boring. Seriously, catapults versus helicopters? Helicopters can move in all axis and thus helicopters would win every time. Many of the firefights in Gears 3 were a chore. The area of play is quite small on each level. Compare the battlefields of Gears 3 to Halo: Reach. In Gears 3 you have a few tiny fences the players cannot cross, steps down that the players cannot go back up, and piles of rubble blatantly placed to pen in the player. The good games (like Halo: Reach) have moved beyond invisible walls to give us an almost open world feel. (And then, of course, there are the open world games). The levels in Gears 3 are stuck in the mid 2000s. The story doesn't help. From start to finish, Gears 3 is just another road movie. You go from point A, a sinking ship, to point B, a secret island. All the battles in between thus feel like they get in the way of your progress. At the very end, when you do storm that secret island, you finally feel like you are really working toward something. All in all, Gears 3 is a fun game. There was that moment near the end where time got away from me. Some of the weapons are also noteworthy. The One-Shot does what it says and is fun to use. Another fun weapon is a machine gun tied to an ammo pack. You hold the gun while a teammate has to carry around the ammo. The Retro-Lancer had me running around maps looking for enemies to bayonet. Clearly the developers know what is fun and what isn't. To me, it seem they used up all of their best ideas in the second installment.… Expand
  34. TristonDaShorty
    Jan 5, 2012
    8
    Gears of War 3 was a super fun play. It had fantastic graphics, great mechanics, and there's a chainsaw on your gun. My issues with this game only resided in the characters and the storyline. I'm definitely not a big fan of fenix, and the story was too cheesy for me. I couldn't really handle it.
  35. makdrumz
    Sep 24, 2011
    8
    I like the game. The problem is that i dont love it. Why? Because its the same with gow 2. It is definately a must for gow fans. The same goes for halo games. The are a must for their fans. If you are not a fan then maybe you find it repetitive.
  36. TheQuietGamer
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    The Gears of War series trilogy concludes with this entry and the people from Epic Games bring us another action packed experience. Subtle refinements can be found throughout, However outside of some expansion to the multiplayer element it doesn't do that much new for the series. Still this is one any 360 owner needs to check out.

    The campaign is exactly what you would expect from a    The Gears of War series trilogy concludes with this entry and the people from Epic Games bring us another action packed experience. Subtle refinements can be found throughout, However outside of some expansion to the multiplayer element it doesn't do that much new for the series. Still this is one any 360 owner needs to check out.

    The campaign is exactly what you would expect from a Gears game. The four-player co-op has never been better, but outside of a few new enemy types and some great set-pieces it doesn't really do anything new. However it is hard to complain when the action is this solid. It's still a heck of a lot of fun.

    The story behind it all is pretty solid as well. However the emotional moments fall flat due to the way these steroid-pumped heroes have always been presented. It concludes the series well though and manages to have some interesting twists on what we all thought was going on.

    When you're finished with the campaign the massive multiplayer will keep you busy for a very long time. Matches are a blast and the maps are well designed. The co-op modes steal the show however. Horde mode is back and bigger than ever. The beast mode is an interesting twist that puts you in the role of the Locust racing against the time during rounds. Whatever mode you play you are in for hours of fun.

    However multiplayer has one big issue nowadays; you have to buy all the DLC in oder to play on dedicated servers. Not downloading the DLC means no multiplayer for you. You can download the on free map pack and be able to play on host servers so it's not so bad. However in order to experience the full force of it you better be willing to shell out some cash for the DLC. Something to keep in mind if you are planning to rent this game like I did.

    Overall despite it's flaws this is a complete package. It's a fitting end to the story of one of the 360's biggest series. With action and content this tight, it would be foolish for any 360 owner to pass this up.    … Expand
  37. tohdom
    Oct 18, 2011
    8
    nice improvement on the 2nd game. Locations are very different and colorful. Some interestings bosses and enemies. But graphics are not very good, old hardware after all :(
  38. lionalio
    Feb 14, 2012
    8
    This is another reason why people should own a XBOX 360 for. You will easily falling into the game and spend endless hours just for shooting, shooting and shooting. More over, with the great features of multiplayer, one should expect more and more fun, obviously
  39. drlowdon
    Mar 22, 2014
    8
    Despite what at first appear to be only relatively minor changes and additions Gears of Wars 3 is without doubt the best in the series. New enemy types, new weapons and spectacular set pieces all help to keep things fresh especially when playing through the campaign with friends. For me the competitive multiplayer is still a bit of a waste of time as it doesn't compare favourably to CallDespite what at first appear to be only relatively minor changes and additions Gears of Wars 3 is without doubt the best in the series. New enemy types, new weapons and spectacular set pieces all help to keep things fresh especially when playing through the campaign with friends. For me the competitive multiplayer is still a bit of a waste of time as it doesn't compare favourably to Call of Duty of Battlefield but this is still a great all round package.… Expand
  40. Mikolaj
    Sep 30, 2011
    8
    Best in the trilogy, Epic has come a long way to refine the storytelling and diversify the gameplay from the original. Good stuff. The graphics impressed me almost as much as the original did a few years ago. Kudos.
  41. tetris556
    Oct 9, 2011
    8
    This game is amazing. The campaign is mostly conclusive, the Horde, Multiplayer and Beast modes are some of the most inginuitive I've ever seen. My only complaint is that the ending seems rushed. By the end of the game, I expected to keep going and figure out why a certain character we first saw in GoW2 is so human-like, but all you get is a "nope, nothing unusual here, just anotherThis game is amazing. The campaign is mostly conclusive, the Horde, Multiplayer and Beast modes are some of the most inginuitive I've ever seen. My only complaint is that the ending seems rushed. By the end of the game, I expected to keep going and figure out why a certain character we first saw in GoW2 is so human-like, but all you get is a "nope, nothing unusual here, just another character." answer. Maybe It'll be answered better in future DLC.… Expand
  42. KyleCrase15
    Sep 25, 2011
    8
    This is an overall great game. I would recomend it to anyone. There are a few things that bug me tho that a normal gamer may not even notice. The multiplayer can be glitchy. I often find myself playing as Marcus when I chose Carmine as my character and it can get annoying. Also I didn't get to keep any of my Beta unlocks because I was unaware that you needed your saves to keep them, IThis is an overall great game. I would recomend it to anyone. There are a few things that bug me tho that a normal gamer may not even notice. The multiplayer can be glitchy. I often find myself playing as Marcus when I chose Carmine as my character and it can get annoying. Also I didn't get to keep any of my Beta unlocks because I was unaware that you needed your saves to keep them, I assumed multiplayer unlocks were saved online as they should be. So you cant play multiplayer at a friends house because you need your saved data. My only other complaint is the campaign script. Cheesy, corny punch lines one after another. Its hard to take the characters seriously at times. Besides those few minor issues, this is a great game. The multiplayer gameplay is unmatched fun and the variety of ways to play online means for endless fun. Horde, Beast, Versus, and Arcade modes give you plenty of hours of fun gameplay. Not to mention, there is nothing more satisfying then blowing and enemy to bits with one shot from your Gnasher. The campaign is very gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time with many plot twists and unexpected turns of events. Overall this is an incredably fun game and if you dont have it yet, get your a$$ up and go buy it.… Expand
  43. Johnnybronc
    Sep 21, 2011
    8
    Loved the first game and the second one was just ok for me I had some big issues with it. The third game has now come out and after beating it I honestly feel like it falls somewhere in the middle. The first being a 9 for me and the second being a 6 or 7 I feel very comfortable with an 8. Didn't reach what I had hoped it would but still a lot of fun. I love the Gears franchise its myLoved the first game and the second one was just ok for me I had some big issues with it. The third game has now come out and after beating it I honestly feel like it falls somewhere in the middle. The first being a 9 for me and the second being a 6 or 7 I feel very comfortable with an 8. Didn't reach what I had hoped it would but still a lot of fun. I love the Gears franchise its my favorite on 360 but I worry about it going stale. I felt like it took 2 steps back with 2 and a step forward with 3.… Expand
  44. DoubleNegativ
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Gears of War 3 was exactly what I thought it was going to be, a stellar finish to a great trilogy. This third installment included all the things that I thought the second game was missing. To break down the different modes, I will start with the Campaign. The graphics were great, and the implementation of 4 player co-op finally gave a reason for "Baird and Cole". I love the fact that IGears of War 3 was exactly what I thought it was going to be, a stellar finish to a great trilogy. This third installment included all the things that I thought the second game was missing. To break down the different modes, I will start with the Campaign. The graphics were great, and the implementation of 4 player co-op finally gave a reason for "Baird and Cole". I love the fact that I could play the entire story mode with all of my friends instead of having to play through 3 times with different buddies. The story was a bit vague and quick and some sections leave you asking "huh?". Overall the story was action packed and fun.

    Versus is a bit more fair and polished than GoW2 The weapons give balance from what was previously a gnasher fest. Even though people scream that the sawed off is cheap, it really helps balance a game that was plagued by shotgun abusers. The maps and the added modes like Team Death Match (TDM) help to strengthen the game. The ability to grace your guns with skins, and selected from a ton of characters keep the game interesting.

    The bread and butter in my opinion is Horde mode. When playing GoW2's horde mode, I would get bored around wave 30. The new fortifications and boss waves keep the game very interesting. You don't just focus on staying alive and killing, but now saving your money and building up to help you against the horde.    … Expand
  45. HelloWorld2012
    Dec 17, 2016
    8
    It's a good finale to the original Gears trilogy and plays exactly how you'd expect a Gears game to play. Whether that is good or bad depends on if you liked the past games because this is more of the same.
  46. crazydangerous
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    It's a fun game if you can forgive the transition issues with the story, worth your time and money, oh and don't buy the recent dlc release it's free on November 24th.
  47. ZombieMessiah
    Oct 1, 2011
    8
    I haven't finished the game yet, but I felt the need to counteract some of the idiocy in the negative reviews. Firstly, I am a gears of war fan, but have never been a fan of the multiplayer. I saw some guy complaining that it isn't just a 'shotgun war' now, which, to me, means I'll probably actually like it. That's what I hated about the multi in the first two games.

    Anyways I've    I haven't finished the game yet, but I felt the need to counteract some of the idiocy in the negative reviews. Firstly, I am a gears of war fan, but have never been a fan of the multiplayer. I saw some guy complaining that it isn't just a 'shotgun war' now, which, to me, means I'll probably actually like it. That's what I hated about the multi in the first two games.

    Anyways I've played through the first act in the campaign and spent a good bit of time with the new horde mode and beast mode.

    Horde2.0 is badass- they've added an RTS type element to it, where you build fortifications, turrets, etc, as well as boss waves which are pretty awesome too.

    Beast mode is pretty cool, although it seems like once you get the berserker it's game over humans. It's definitely fun playing around with some of the monsters. Corpsers and bloodmounts are two of my faves.

    Campaign so far is pretty good, although some of the dialogue is kinda terrible. The jokes aren't funny and there are a lot of them. So far, it seems to lack any of the tense moments from the previous games, although I admit that I'm only through the first act, so it is really hard to judge it accurately.

    I currently have no internet connection, but I'm not missing the multiplayer. There is enough single player (or local co-op) content here to completely ignore the online play and have a good time.

    I can understand that this may not be the game for everybody, but there's just no way this game deserves anything less than, say, a 6 or 7. Period.

    Hope you find this useful.    … Expand
  48. Odlenator
    Oct 5, 2011
    8
    This game is fun. I played the first 2 GOW games and this one by far has the most balanced competitive multiplayer. The story in this one is probably the weakest of the 3 games. I remember back in the first GOW there were a lot of novel and interesting ideas that hadn't really been done a whole lot in other games. Anybody remember those carnivorous bird things and having to stay in theThis game is fun. I played the first 2 GOW games and this one by far has the most balanced competitive multiplayer. The story in this one is probably the weakest of the 3 games. I remember back in the first GOW there were a lot of novel and interesting ideas that hadn't really been done a whole lot in other games. Anybody remember those carnivorous bird things and having to stay in the light to avoid them? What about how scary the first game was? It seems like Epic kind of let some of the more interesting story and gameplay ideas fall by the way side. It's still fun to play through the story but its definitely not the game's strong point. Horde and competitive multiplayer are where the value lay in this game. The new tower defense aspects of horde are a blast and as I said before, this GOW has the most balanced competitive multiplayer of all three. I've encountered far fewer instances where the people I'm playing with are so much better than me that I can't even touch them than in past GOW games. The game could have been better but it's pretty good as is. Multiplayer is better but story is worse.… Expand
  49. TheBlackMist
    Oct 7, 2011
    8
    This was a good ending to a good trilogy (unlike halo which was dragged out) one thing that brings it down for me is the game itself felt a little bit short and the ending could of been a little bit better. At least with Gears Of War 2 there was something after the credits that you were not expecting. One other thing that brings this game down is that they have now started talking Gears OfThis was a good ending to a good trilogy (unlike halo which was dragged out) one thing that brings it down for me is the game itself felt a little bit short and the ending could of been a little bit better. At least with Gears Of War 2 there was something after the credits that you were not expecting. One other thing that brings this game down is that they have now started talking Gears Of War 4. If you are going to make a trilogy STICK TO IT and make something else.… Expand
  50. iamuc3fan
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    i love gears of war . no doubt .Luv epic games .I have been playing it since gears 2 . The story ,graphics ,multiplayer (with offline multiplayer with bots for people not have internet),chracters every thing.Memorable story (i remember i every characters from gears 2).An awesome end to the gears trilogy
  51. CompositeGuy
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    Excellent game, love the multiplayer and the story. Gears are in a league of their own. Only thing i hate is the fact that when playing arcade mode palyers can come and go but when the host is finished it ends the session. Appart from that 1 thing good game.
  52. evocatron
    Nov 9, 2011
    8
    The single player campaign is over the top, confusing, and goofy. However, I did not get this game for single player. I have always thought the Gears of War story-line to be uninteresting and merely an excuse for some violent action sequences. Well, that violent action is still just as fun as in previous Gears titles in my opinion. The multiplayer plays very similarly, yet feels changedThe single player campaign is over the top, confusing, and goofy. However, I did not get this game for single player. I have always thought the Gears of War story-line to be uninteresting and merely an excuse for some violent action sequences. Well, that violent action is still just as fun as in previous Gears titles in my opinion. The multiplayer plays very similarly, yet feels changed drastically by the addition of the sawed-off shotgun and retro lancer. The maps also feel different in style, though perhaps I just haven't played Gears of War 2 in a long time. All in all its a fun game, but nothing "innovative".… Expand
  53. TheRedZombie
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    The Gears of War franchise has always been, to me, the games I play when I am taking a break from the games I play all the time. Don't get me wrong, I have always liked the franchise and I think it has some impressive gameplay, but it has never been the games that spend a long time in my console. The graphics and animation in Gears 3 have been tuned up a bit, and some of the combat hasThe Gears of War franchise has always been, to me, the games I play when I am taking a break from the games I play all the time. Don't get me wrong, I have always liked the franchise and I think it has some impressive gameplay, but it has never been the games that spend a long time in my console. The graphics and animation in Gears 3 have been tuned up a bit, and some of the combat has been refined, but it really doesn't offer too much that is new as far as the campaign goes. As for the multiplayer I have still been waiting for the franchise to move into the territory of customizable weapons and even vehicles, but I have to admit that those hopes may have been a little too ambitious. But I will admit that I have always enjoyed my time in the multiplayer modes and the campaign. The story is passable, and the dialog is a little cheesy at time but I have to admit that I had a lot of fun playing it. I would recommend this game to any Gears fan, or anyone looking for a good 3rd person shooter.… Expand
  54. killiana1a
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    Good, but still not better than Gears of War. Gears of War was a radical new way of thinking about shooters. Gears of War 3 is the latest, last,and everything the developers wanted the multiplayer to be. Be it single- or multiplayer, Gears of War 3 is satisfying from start until you put the controller down. Nothing new really. Just a bayonet here and a sawed off shotgun there. Still, it isGood, but still not better than Gears of War. Gears of War was a radical new way of thinking about shooters. Gears of War 3 is the latest, last,and everything the developers wanted the multiplayer to be. Be it single- or multiplayer, Gears of War 3 is satisfying from start until you put the controller down. Nothing new really. Just a bayonet here and a sawed off shotgun there. Still, it is a complete package of a game. The only shooter I have bought and will buy for 2011.… Expand
  55. Benti86
    Nov 13, 2011
    8
    I like Gears 3 I really do, but it just misses some things I loved about the previous two....one the story is not nearly as good as Gears one or two and it was rather poorly written, the "sad" moments of Gears 3 weren't nearly as sad as the ones from Gears 2. Gameplay is still cover to cover shooting and it isn't bad it just gets really REALLY boring after a while. As always kids areI like Gears 3 I really do, but it just misses some things I loved about the previous two....one the story is not nearly as good as Gears one or two and it was rather poorly written, the "sad" moments of Gears 3 weren't nearly as sad as the ones from Gears 2. Gameplay is still cover to cover shooting and it isn't bad it just gets really REALLY boring after a while. As always kids are just diving everywhere in MP with gnashers, using some ludicrously overpowered and accurate and long range blast to instantly kill or maime me and when I use it I can shoot someone three times with an active reload and they seem to not notice the blood pouring from their backs. Horde 2.0 does a great job though and besides a few details the multiplayer is remarkably solid.… Expand
  56. charlie412
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    this is a very fun game, it is exactly what a game should be like, doing split screen at home, the gameplay is not entirely unique but the game has its own style that hasent changed much scince the first gears of war but is still very good to play and is a lot better than other games on the market, the downsides of this game are, the multiplayer, i cant understand the multiplayer, gears ofthis is a very fun game, it is exactly what a game should be like, doing split screen at home, the gameplay is not entirely unique but the game has its own style that hasent changed much scince the first gears of war but is still very good to play and is a lot better than other games on the market, the downsides of this game are, the multiplayer, i cant understand the multiplayer, gears of war is meant to be carnage and action but muliplayer just seems really slow and boring, but other game modes like horde are the mbest to paly with frends, another ting is that the gameplay hasnt changed too much scince the first gears of war, but the action is mixed up enough that you dont mind and its still as epic as the others… Expand
  57. Xboxgamer421
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    I loved the game but a 10 or 9 it does not deserve. the Campaign was overall Ok to good. with some great spots spread out and some other not so great. Some of the dialogue was very childish and scenes could be anticlimactic. And other scenes were fantastic. surprisingly i liked a lot of Baird's lines where in the last games he was a real D-bag. Horde mode was probably the biggestI loved the game but a 10 or 9 it does not deserve. the Campaign was overall Ok to good. with some great spots spread out and some other not so great. Some of the dialogue was very childish and scenes could be anticlimactic. And other scenes were fantastic. surprisingly i liked a lot of Baird's lines where in the last games he was a real D-bag. Horde mode was probably the biggest improvement, the unlocks really kept me and my friends, who really don't like those kinds of game types, play it for hours. the multiplayer would be perfect and my rank for this game would be a ten if it were not for the sawed off shotgun. I HATE IT HATE IT HATE IT. It is the worst thing to have EVER touched Gears. It is an obvious attempt to get people who don't have any skill in videogames to continue playing with an odd connection to the female characters because it seems that the vast majority of sawed offs play as girls. it is the single reason i get off gears every time. I don't know how anyone thought a gun where you either sprint up to someone and shot praying that you hit someone then run away till you wait the awkward 20 second reload time to fire it again or hide behind a wall until someone runs by was a good idea. What kind of gun is it better to not aim? Don't let my rant discourage you from buying the game just beware of the sawed off and if you are reading this and you use the sawed off YOU AREN'T GOOD AT GEARS NO MATTER WHAT YOUR K-D IS I DONT CARE ANYONE WHO USES THE GNASHER CAN YOU THE SAWED OFF BUT 99% OF THE PEOPLE WHO USE THE SAWED OFF CANT GET A KILL WITH THE GNASHER to end on a good note the 4 player co-op was cool and the game was ridiculous on insane and I love you epic games!… Expand
  58. Tdelahousaye
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an incredibly fun game and certainly the best Gears release to date. I was a little dissapointed with how the story wrapped up because it just seemed rushed to me but I enjoyed it while it lasted. The multiplayer is FUN if you play with friends otherwise it can get old after a while. It seems that every time i get a gears game I love it and then COD rolls around and i just stop playing it. I don't know why, maybe gears seems more fun and COD seems more business ;)… Expand
  59. RandomCriticDan
    Mar 20, 2012
    8
    Story mode was interesting, though quite a few plotholes were evident, primarily the appearance and disappearance of characters throughout this game. Multiplayer, Horde and Campaign have all improved from the second game.
  60. Mikaserla
    Aug 30, 2012
    8
    These are the ratings I give this game.
    Console Graphics 9.5 (Best Monster creatures in a game to date. I like the fake blood and gore.)
    Sound 9.5 Gamplay 9 Story 9 Language 5 (but you can turn this off so at this point it gets an 8.5.) Choice of wording 6. I don't like Active poisons or You must kill humans. I also don't like Suicide used in my games but I don't think this is in    These are the ratings I give this game.
    Console Graphics 9.5 (Best Monster creatures in a game to date. I like the fake blood and gore.)
    Sound 9.5
    Gamplay 9
    Story 9
    Language 5 (but you can turn this off so at this point it gets an 8.5.)
    Choice of wording 6. I don't like Active poisons or You must kill humans. I also don't like Suicide used in my games but I don't think this is in this game. Mutliplayer 9
    Overall 7.5 If it wasn't for the wording or the language I would give this game a 9.    … Expand
  61. wesker2012
    Mar 21, 2013
    8
    Campaign wasn't as good as the second and multiplayer isn't as good as the first, but still an overall, solid, fun game with awesome co op.
  62. GamerBat
    Aug 7, 2012
    8
    Gears of war 3 is hands-down the best gears game , with a wide mix of game mods such as horde and the upgraded 4-player campaign , and new game modes such as beast mode . this game is very much the same gears of war you may have played before , with little , big changes i felt it may have brought , but this game is still enjoyable for a good few weeks . the campaign is of decent length ,Gears of war 3 is hands-down the best gears game , with a wide mix of game mods such as horde and the upgraded 4-player campaign , and new game modes such as beast mode . this game is very much the same gears of war you may have played before , with little , big changes i felt it may have brought , but this game is still enjoyable for a good few weeks . the campaign is of decent length , horde mode is better and more fun than before , and a solid , but not amazing multiplayer . Gears of war 3 is a good game but i doubt it will tempt many new fans into the franchise if they wern't to keen before .… Expand
  63. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
  64. Princevalvick64
    Dec 22, 2012
    8
    "Gears of war 3 is refined, polished, and improved making Gears 3 by far the best in the series." Gears of war 3 really does improve from its previous games adding 4 player co-op anytime, adding a tower defense horde, and a faster and well design competitive mode. There is Beast mode but that seems more of an after thought or an extra to play with your friends and not by your self. To get"Gears of war 3 is refined, polished, and improved making Gears 3 by far the best in the series." Gears of war 3 really does improve from its previous games adding 4 player co-op anytime, adding a tower defense horde, and a faster and well design competitive mode. There is Beast mode but that seems more of an after thought or an extra to play with your friends and not by your self. To get to the point, the campaign is sold with some creative moments but after half way through the campaign, it does get repetitive after awhile. The game does pick up a lot better at the final act after act 4. Campaign does come with a arcade mode for scores and death free game overs. The story ends the series and finishes the fight , don't expect too much unless you played the first 2 games before Gears 3. The reason for this is because of the lack of character development for any other characters besides Marcus. Some of the depressing moments can be little cliche yet, it can be a little surprising for those fans of the series. Horde mode adds fortifications as a second defense against the horde of both Locust and Lambent. Each 10th wave adds a boss giving you challenging and huge beast to take on. This gives players many opinions how they want to advance there play styles. Beast Mode seems more an extra allowing players to play as the Locust against the humans but only for 12 waves. Its best not playing Beast Mode by your self. Lastly is the multiplayer adding new layers to gameplay but a bit scare some for veteran players. Gears 3's multiplayer adds new weapons, bunch of new characters to select from, and pay to use gun skins. 9 maps plus 4 free DLC maps bring as well as old and refined classic maps from previous Gears of war tiles. 2 of the major weapons such as the SoS shotgun and retro lancer bring a new coward to the series as well as new and familiar mode Team DeathMatch. At first, it does seem to hurt the skill that the Gears series always had but with a few updates, Gears of war 3 still takes skill to master and a steep learn curve when playing the major Gears of war modes (execution and Guardian mode). Overall, Gears of War 3 may not impress some of the hardcore fans that stayed in the series but personally, it still has its hardcore/skill charm that rewards better players and forces newer players to understand, improve and learn from experiences. I suggest the buy knowing your planning to play it online or with local co-op, other then that, the game is best for rent.… Expand
  65. AlonsoFrag
    Jun 24, 2013
    8
    The story is not that good as the gears of war 2 story but they really make a good multiplayer to spend a lot of hours, the graphics are good but the characters personality is not that good.
  66. harryjc
    Jun 23, 2014
    8
    This is a major improvement over both Gears of War 1 and 2. It's a nice conclusion to a well done franchise. If you're new to this series check out the whole lot. It's non-stop action.
  67. jdizzy
    May 6, 2014
    8
    Btw, Carmine lives! A good Saturday-night romp that feels like all those cheesy action movies in game form but in a good way. It's quite laughable how the series tries to act serious even though there's chainsaw guns and orbital death rays. They downgraded many of the guns and ruined the gorgon pistol. They thought most of the weapons were too overpowered for multiplayer so the hammer ofBtw, Carmine lives! A good Saturday-night romp that feels like all those cheesy action movies in game form but in a good way. It's quite laughable how the series tries to act serious even though there's chainsaw guns and orbital death rays. They downgraded many of the guns and ruined the gorgon pistol. They thought most of the weapons were too overpowered for multiplayer so the hammer of dawn has a smaller radius and a meeker beam. The lancer is extremely overpowered though, you can run through multiplayer and easily win the match simply by running and revving the aforementioned chainsaw gun. They talk about balancing even though the mortar (which actually is quite easy to obtain and can actually bomb half the map) mulcher , and Vulcan are easily accessible. You actually have to pay for on-disc, level-locked content as dlc. Most of the maps are pretty awful and so is the audio whenever you chat with headsets. Still, the active reload system is ingenious and so are the boss battles. Too bad that most of the shining stars of the weapon list are rarely accessible in campaign. It actually presses your tear ducts when Dom passes away. I could care less for the new characters.… Expand
  68. jelikey
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Loved the first game and the second one was just ok for me I had some big issues with it. The third game has now come out and after beating it I honestly feel like it falls somewhere in the middle. The first being a 9 for me and the second being a 6 or 7 I feel very comfortable with an 8. Didn't reach what I had hoped it would but still a lot of fun. I love the Gears franchise its my
  69. Termin8ter
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    Gears of War 3 is epic. I haven't had this much fun in a game since Bulletstorm, which Epic games helped build as well. The story is pretty good, but Gears 2's was much better. The visuals are also very nice. The multiplayer and horde modes are great too, and extend it's playtime. But the gameplay is where the real fun is with Gears 3.
  70. Epik_Ninnja
    May 24, 2015
    8
    GoW3's campaign is about as good as the second game's. It's an intense finale with some truly epic moments. New enemies and guns are introduced and eveything is still fun (except the lambents, which I found annoying and a little overused). The multiplayer and co-op are as good, if not better than before and there's also a fourth mode, Beast Mode, where you play as various locusts, formGoW3's campaign is about as good as the second game's. It's an intense finale with some truly epic moments. New enemies and guns are introduced and eveything is still fun (except the lambents, which I found annoying and a little overused). The multiplayer and co-op are as good, if not better than before and there's also a fourth mode, Beast Mode, where you play as various locusts, form mini ones with little claws to hulking mound of meat with giant melee weapons. With four modes, there's plenty of content in this entry, making it another fine entry in the series. I'd give it an 8.5/10, just like GoW2, but it pulls slightly ahead perhaps because of the extra mode.… Expand
  71. Jack09164
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Gears of War 3 - ох, а вот эта игра мне уже очень понравилась. Во первых, сюжета стало гораздо больше, диалоги живее, юмор более тонкий и выразительный - прям к месту. Геймплей изменился за счет того, что появилась новая фракция - ламбенты (саранча ктр наглаталась эмульсии и стала заразной). Тут геймплей в целом был похож на предыдущие части, но было больше вау моментов и больше экшена.Gears of War 3 - ох, а вот эта игра мне уже очень понравилась. Во первых, сюжета стало гораздо больше, диалоги живее, юмор более тонкий и выразительный - прям к месту. Геймплей изменился за счет того, что появилась новая фракция - ламбенты (саранча ктр наглаталась эмульсии и стала заразной). Тут геймплей в целом был похож на предыдущие части, но было больше вау моментов и больше экшена. Врагов рили дохрена и заруба жесткая. И тут баланс стал приятнее. Во второй части тебе приходилось миллион пуль всадить в саранчу, чтобы убить даже одного из-за чего перестрелки были реально утомительными. Тут больше врагов, быстрее дохнут и динамика намного выше, меньше сидеть в укрытиях приходилось. Плюс некоторые враги вынуждали выползать из зоны комфорта. В целом игра драйвовая и очень крутая. И причем весьма красивая даже сейчас. Я понимаю, что там был патч для икса, но все же. Выглядит оч круто. Плюс понравились фишечки с погодой.
    8,5/10    … Expand
  72. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    8
    Infelizmente o jogo tem uma campanha curta, mas o Online com certeza consegue consolar, muito conteúdo, vários modos de jogo etc. É muito viciante o online, obrigatório para donos de 360/One.
  73. cobaltskky
    Nov 28, 2015
    8
    The story is garbage. The characters all chew the scenery. I played the first two, and I was lost as far as where the story was going. It's like I missed out on some world building via some other medium. The graphics are gorgeous. The cover mechanic is great. Attaching to cover can be cumbersome at times, but I got the feel for it after a little while. I'll probably check the fourthThe story is garbage. The characters all chew the scenery. I played the first two, and I was lost as far as where the story was going. It's like I missed out on some world building via some other medium. The graphics are gorgeous. The cover mechanic is great. Attaching to cover can be cumbersome at times, but I got the feel for it after a little while. I'll probably check the fourth installment when it comes out next year.… Expand
  74. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 7
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 7
  75. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    GEARS OF WAR 3 pra min foi o melhor deles ate o momento, mesmo nao encostando no multiplayer , a historia jah valeu cada centavo gasto
  76. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    8
    A great game, with a good story and enjoyable combat, but not really a fan of the less dark & atmospheric approach, there are times where it feels like a stereotypical American action movie.
  77. VincentValen
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Gears 3, just like 1 and 2 are must plays. I've been playing 1-3 again, but on my Series X. It's a steal price, highly recommend.
  78. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Great conclusion to the OG Gears Trilogy. Characters are given ample amount of motivation to "finish the fight" in what felt like a fitting conclusion.
  79. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Una entrega un poco menos buena que la anterior pero igualmente buena, pero la zona final del juego se hace demasiado larga
  80. hector_bcn98
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    Tan buen shooter como monótono, simple y pasillero. Nula rejugabilidad interesante.
  81. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    OVERALL - 86%

    Gameplay - 8/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 9/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 7/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    A dramatic and emotional ending to a great story with fine tuned online multiplayer.
  82. zezeljmare
    Jun 25, 2021
    8
    EN:
    Extraordinary game, no less good than the previous parts. Excellent co-op and MP mode. Fun is guaranteed.

    SRB:
    Izuzetna igra, ništa manje dobra od prethodnih delova. Odličan co-op i MP mod. Zabava je zagarantovana.
  83. Kostas_Spirou
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Less darker than the previous instalments in the series, but still violent and badass enough to be a true Gears of War game.

    While the gameplay is redefined for the better, with a larger arsenal of weapons and tools to experiment with, the campaign seems like a step-back. The multiplayer is the star of the show for sure, and the addition of Beast Mode is what the series really needed.    Less darker than the previous instalments in the series, but still violent and badass enough to be a true Gears of War game.

    While the gameplay is redefined for the better, with a larger arsenal of weapons and tools to experiment with, the campaign seems like a step-back.

    The multiplayer is the star of the show for sure, and the addition of Beast Mode is what the series really needed. The maps are broader than before and there are many new game-modes to play.

    Overall it's a great game and an improvement over Gears of War 2 in some ways, but personally I didn't like it as much.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.    … Expand
  84. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  85. MayconAlex
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Jogo é bom, joguei ele todo em coop, tem bons gráficos pra época dele..........
  86. Lelo_Oficial
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    É um excelente jogo, com história e gameplay fantásticas, eu não acho que supere seu antecessor mas de fato é uma ótima experiência esse jogo
  87. gypsygib
    Oct 17, 2011
    7
    As a long term Gears fan I must say the 3rd tittle is more than a little disappointing. The MP is better than in Gears 2 but the SP is pretty bad. The AI is idiotic and having your teammates constantly revive changes the game dynamic in such a way that it doesn't have any of the Gears magic anymore. Also, level design, story, and dialogue just seem off for some reason. This games SPAs a long term Gears fan I must say the 3rd tittle is more than a little disappointing. The MP is better than in Gears 2 but the SP is pretty bad. The AI is idiotic and having your teammates constantly revive changes the game dynamic in such a way that it doesn't have any of the Gears magic anymore. Also, level design, story, and dialogue just seem off for some reason. This games SP just feel like the worst in the series. Overall, if you're looking for a solid MP only - Gears 3 is fine. But, if you want a comprehensive package, which is what is expected of the Gears series, look elsewhere. This game, sadly, is a big disappointment and way overrated by the major review sites. The metacritic users have it closer.… Expand
  88. Robbie111222
    Nov 2, 2011
    7
    Not a bad game at all, for me it's the graphics, and the gameplay, solid effort, their are a few little issues here that dampen the experience here within the multiplayer aspect that negates the score. Worth a buy if you own an xbox360, as not many more exclusives to come, unless you own a kinect.
  89. MatJoker
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really expecting this game and it not let me down, despite some minor problems. If you take it for a brainless game, just for the fun of the action, you'll enjoy it, otherwise it's quite shallow and do not offer a real challenge. The game it's really short, the storytelling seems rushed and you lose all the sympathy you had to use with Marcus and company. I missed some machine using. The sub part, for example, you should drive it, as cars and maybe even motorcycles to get some action and break the liniarity of the game. In other hand, Graphics are amazing and really beautiful. At least, give you some closure for the trilogy. If you are a fan and like to play multi players online, you must have, otherwise, just rent. In a rainy Sunday you might get to end of this game.… Expand
  90. coopers41
    Sep 27, 2012
    7
    I delayed getting this game because I was worried that the game would be a carbon copy of the second, well my fears were right. Unfortunately there is very little new here gameplay wise, same old duck and cover, same old shooting and same cinematic cut scenes. While the story is epic and movie like I was hoping for something that little bit more. Don't get me wrong, I love the gearsI delayed getting this game because I was worried that the game would be a carbon copy of the second, well my fears were right. Unfortunately there is very little new here gameplay wise, same old duck and cover, same old shooting and same cinematic cut scenes. While the story is epic and movie like I was hoping for something that little bit more. Don't get me wrong, I love the gears universe but its just missing that spark to have taken it to the next level.
    On the plus side, the multiplayer have improved vastly. With ribbons to earn and earning the cash to buy weapons etc this is the reason to purchase this game. The multiplayer is the saving grace.
    All in all the graphics have improved with every game, the story is worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster and a fitting end to fenix's story. I'm not saying that gears 3 is not worth getting, if you liked the other entries in the series you will no doubt like this but like I said its just missing that certain spark, the something that takes it up a notch.    … Expand
  91. rotku
    Mar 25, 2012
    7
    Yes it's more of the same but the storyline feels more realistic this time around with an ending of hope (until the fourth installment anyway). The addition of more in depth online gaming and different modes adds longevity beyond anything the first two parts had.
  92. Makaveli
    Mar 6, 2012
    7
    By all means this is not a bad game at all. However I didn't like the multiplayer, it felt like they tried a CoD approach, and I hate CoD. Gears 1 and 2 I was addicted to those for a long time. This game not at all. I bought this game at launch, And single player ending was not as good as I thought it would be.. Gears 1 was the best and Gears 3 is the worst.
  93. killdrphil
    Oct 3, 2011
    7
    Very much like a movie heavy on special effects and little else. In other words, all style and no substance. Pretty shallow really. And can be very boring at times. But, if you're in the mood to just check out your brain and not think - just roll, shoot and say "ohhh pretty" over and over then this is your game.
  94. BovinePiracy
    Nov 4, 2011
    7
    Good conclusion to a stellar storyline. Multiplayer still a bit lacking though. Nothing improved from previous attempts. 4 player co-op rocks, and horde mode still stands strong. Beast mode was not as fun as I hoped it would be though. Overall a pretty good game and worth the bucks for the single player alone.
  95. coolinb123
    Dec 29, 2011
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. overall the game was fun, good on almost all aspects but the sp lacked alot, i was not satisfied with doms death, or the story. kinda sad after an epic gears 2 story..... i dislike the lack of playing with carmine, and the delta squad.. epic games, didnt leave with a bang so this game is a bit lower than it should if few things were changed. i like beast mode, the new horde the lack of 4 PLAYER OFFLINE coop, really killed it after they said they included it, kinda sad gameplay-8 fun-7/8 creativity-8 lasting gameplay-9… Expand
  96. Daematune
    Sep 21, 2011
    7
    Gears of War 3 feels like a giant step back as well as a small step forward in some areas. Gameplay wise there are some invaluable new additions, they sadly proved to be pointless. However, somehow they managed to unbalance the game a bit. The melee is no longer auto-targeted and the damage has been broken down a fair bit, a few guns have also been messed with far too much. The campaignGears of War 3 feels like a giant step back as well as a small step forward in some areas. Gameplay wise there are some invaluable new additions, they sadly proved to be pointless. However, somehow they managed to unbalance the game a bit. The melee is no longer auto-targeted and the damage has been broken down a fair bit, a few guns have also been messed with far too much. The campaign feels extremely sluggish and dull, it was not executed properly at all. The story also had great promise. Cole Train returns to his hometown, sees his stadium in ruin.. Marcus finds out his father his actually alive-- Dom dies.. none of these story elements were taken seriously, it felt lifeless. A couple new characters were also thrown at you that no history behind them, they weren't very likeable either. The multiplayer section of this game lives up to expectations, more or less. The new and 'improved' horde mode is much, much better. It adds an engulfing amount of depth into the map. You can build different types of defenses and offenses, the boss battles are also very challenging. The new beast mode is also surprisingly fun as well, different playable 'beasts' had a number of strengths and weaknesses. Within the other half of multiplayer, player vs player.. nothing really changed. Of course you still have your new maps and all. Overall, I wish they could have been as innovative as they were with Gears 1 and 2.… Expand
  97. Thefallenhun
    Sep 20, 2011
    7
    Its good, well polished, quality sounds an effects, but there is virtually nothing to distinguish it gameplay wise from the first two titles except different weapons and enemies. The script writing is pretty hackneyed, and I didn't care about the characters at all.

    The multiplayer is a mixed bag. The deathmatch I don't think is much fun because it pretty much boils down to explosive    Its good, well polished, quality sounds an effects, but there is virtually nothing to distinguish it gameplay wise from the first two titles except different weapons and enemies. The script writing is pretty hackneyed, and I didn't care about the characters at all.

    The multiplayer is a mixed bag. The deathmatch I don't think is much fun because it pretty much boils down to explosive weapons and shotguns. The availability of cover and dive rolls means you won't be killing anyone with your rifle weapons. However, horde and beast modes are pretty fun, and are a less aggressive multiplayer arena and should provide some good fun.

    Still, this game is not at all innovative and I will probably get bored quick.    … Expand
  98. Woodlin37
    Oct 2, 2011
    7
    Firstly the story in campaign mode bored me to death really, i was really disapointed with it and could not wait for it to end, rather than me wanting more, also its a little on the easy side. Gameplay is brilliant and flawless in my opinion. Multiplayer is also perfect this time around after the disapointment and buggy Gears 2 at release, Good not great game a worth while pick-up when atFirstly the story in campaign mode bored me to death really, i was really disapointed with it and could not wait for it to end, rather than me wanting more, also its a little on the easy side. Gameplay is brilliant and flawless in my opinion. Multiplayer is also perfect this time around after the disapointment and buggy Gears 2 at release, Good not great game a worth while pick-up when at a cheaper price.… Expand
  99. Ali1247
    Sep 22, 2011
    7
    The story had so much potential but it could have been executed in a much better way I would have enjoyed the story and gotten into it if it wasn't for this poor execution the bad humour and the lack of seriousness among the characters really ruined it for me. The characters from the previous 2 games return along with some new characters but I just could not get myself to care for or takeThe story had so much potential but it could have been executed in a much better way I would have enjoyed the story and gotten into it if it wasn't for this poor execution the bad humour and the lack of seriousness among the characters really ruined it for me. The characters from the previous 2 games return along with some new characters but I just could not get myself to care for or take any of them seriously because of their bland and annoying personalities specially the buff male characters who look like freaks of nature and mutated themselves. The campaign was fun and they have made some improvements over the gameplay but it is still very linear with its share of frustrating moments and still way to short for the wrap up of the triology but I still enjoyed it and the EXP system is really a great addition and exactly what the previous two games needed in the campaign and the new weapons are also unique and fun to use. The multiplayer is definitely much better than the one from Gears 2 they have added new modes and reworked the Horde mode and they are all really fun and much more strategic than repetitive and boring.. The online multiplayer for the campaign which allows a 4 player Co-Op is really cool however playing the campaign with offline multiplayer with a friend by your side with the awful split screen can be really frustrating. The graphics are just amazing it is nice that despite being out for so many years the 360 is still not showing its age. The game's voice acting is fine but could have been alot better and realistic. Also I still did not see that many changes in the Single player from Gears 2 this game it still feels more like it predecessors. Overall I think Epic Games took 2 steps forward and 2 steps back in my opinion don't get me wrong I still think this is a really good game but I think it is getting overpraised because as the ending of a 5 year triology it is a little disappointing. 7.5/10.… Expand
  100. Rammsoldat
    Sep 22, 2011
    7
    Where to start. Multiplayer is better than ever and i feel that the game is worth the purchase on the strength of that alone. The maps are well designed and the weapons are fun and match a nice variety of playstyles wich has bred a fair amount of discontent from the hardcore fanbase who are used to only having 1 type of player to deal with.

    Story mode falls on its face a little. With any    Where to start. Multiplayer is better than ever and i feel that the game is worth the purchase on the strength of that alone. The maps are well designed and the weapons are fun and match a nice variety of playstyles wich has bred a fair amount of discontent from the hardcore fanbase who are used to only having 1 type of player to deal with.

    Story mode falls on its face a little. With any story i feel the toughest part to nail down is a satisfying ending and gears of war 3 pulls the old "i win button" one wich is a fairly large cop out in story telling. There were some great parts of the story to play through such as defending anvil gate but its a bit short and some of the plot is a bit daft.

    I give the game 7 out of 10 based largely on multiplayer, the story itself has good characters and not alot else and seeing as its haf the game its underpreforming brings the overall score down for me.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#4 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 96
  3. Negative: 0 out of 96
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 18, 2012
    65
    Rather than the perfect end to a thrilling series, it seemed like the developers were afraid to take real risks with either the story or the gameplay of Gears 3.
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  2. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    85
    Gears of War 3 is a solid game and likely worthy of the praise it's received. I just happen to think it falls a bit flat.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2011
    90
    An unmissable, unbeatable offering. [Dec 2011, p.95]
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